Atacurium Injection 10mg — Muscle Relaxant for Medical Use

Atacurium 10mg Injection

Description

• Active ingredient: Atracurium Besylate.
• Therapeutic class: Muscle relaxants.
• Pharmacological class: Muscle relaxants that act on the nervous system to reduce muscle tension and spasms.

Uses

• Relaxing muscles during operations in adults and children over one month of age.
• Facilitating tracheal intubation during general anesthesia.
• Relaxing muscles in adults in intensive care.

Contraindications

• Do not use if allergic to Atracurium Besylate or any of its ingredients.
• Inform your doctor if you have a neuromuscular disease, severe electrolyte disorder, widespread cancer (carcinomatosis), or sensitivity to histamine.
• Not recommended for neonates (children under one month old).

Before starting treatment

• Notify your doctor about any medical conditions, especially neuromuscular diseases, electrolyte disorders, cancer, or sensitivity to histamine.
• Mention any history of allergy, asthma, bronchospasm, burns, or hypovolemia.

Interaction with other drugs

• Inform your doctor about all prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken.

Storage

• Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
• Store below (2°C - 8°C).
• Always check the expiry date before use.

Administration

• Administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting, usually intravenously.
• The dose, route of administration, and frequency are determined by the doctor based on the patient's condition and other factors.

Safety advices

• Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy unless advised by a doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Do not use during breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor.
• Lungs: Inform your physician if you have any lung disease.
• Liver: Inform your physician if you have any liver disease.
• Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol while taking Atacurium 10mg injection.
• Driving: Do not drive or operate machinery.

Side effects

• Common side effects include tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), temporary hypotension (low blood pressure), wheezing, bronchospasm (asthma-like symptoms), skin flushing, and urticaria (nettle rash).

FAQ

• Q1: What is Atacurium 10mg injection used for? A: Atacurium 10mg injection is used in various medical settings, including surgeries, other medical procedures, and intensive care units. It is used specifically during general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation (insertion of a tube into the windpipe) and to enable controlled ventilation.

• Q2: Can I administer Atacurium 10mg injection at home? A: No, Atacurium 10mg injection should only be administered by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting. Please do not self-administer.

• Q3: Can Atacurium 10mg injection be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women? A: Atacurium 10mg injection should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women unless recommended by a doctor.

• Q4: Can I use Atacurium 10mg injection with other medications? A: Before starting the treatment, it is essential to consult your doctor, as they can interact with various other medications.

• Q5: What are the side effects of Atacurium 10mg injection? A: The most common side effects of Atacurium 10mg injection are tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), temporary hypotension (low blood pressure), wheezing, bronchospasm (asthma-like symptoms), skin flushing, and urticaria (nettle rash) are possible side effects. If you experience any side effects that are bothersome or do not go away, talk to your doctor.

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